Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3JGOpen in maps

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 24th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2023, report published 22 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

All pupils at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School flourish. The school's relentless focus on providing the highest-possible quality of education enables all pupils to excel. Pupils are incredibly proud of their school. One pupil, typical of many, said, 'This is the best school in the whole universe.' Pupils live by the school's three expectations of: 'be kind, be safe, be ready to learn'. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show kindness and respect towards one another. They feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils delight in the vast array of high-quality enrichment activities that the school offers. For example, pupils are keen to attend coding club, led by pupil digital leaders. Pupils can enjoy football, art, music and cooking clubs. Pupils strive to be a role model for their peers. The school's peer mentors ensure that social times are a positive experience for all pupils. One peer mentor spoke with pride about their role, stating, 'I can lift spirits and make someone feel like they are better.' The 'pride team' ensures that the school is kept clean and tidy. The 'kindness team' promotes the school motto, 'kindness is key', and presents certificates to pupils who have been kind to others.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

78 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

506 pupils on roll, with places for 546

Eligible for free school meals24.3%

24.3%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.9%

6.9%, 14.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cotgrave Candleby Lane School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cotgrave Church of England Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard67% met the expected standard
Tollerton Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Cropwell Bishop Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Plumtree School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Lindsay
Phone
01159892284
Website
candlebylane.co.uk
Address
Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3JG
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
138353

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.